VAGUS NERVE STIMULATION

(VNS)

Cyberonic is the corporation that manufactures a vagus nerve stimulation device that is used in the treatment of epilepsy and treatment resistant depression. Their web site has information about the device and research findings. The FDA has just approved VNS for treatment of depression (with some limitations).

The University of Michigan Depression Center is moving to implement a program of VNS therapy for depression. Check their web site for information.